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Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
edited November 2013 in Other Music
R.I.P. Lou Reed.

:(

Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... 1-20131027
Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today. The cause of his death has not yet been released, but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May.
For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,456
    Just heard about this.....
    RIP, Lou
    :(
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 71

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... 1-20131027
    Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today. The cause of his death has not yet been released, but Reed underwent a liver transplant in May.
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
    platessmall.jpg
    ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES
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  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    fuck, that's sad to hear, what a band, what an artist

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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    while COD hasnt been released I sure hope it wasnt transplant related.
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    He was pretty up there in years, and had some health issues recently, but it's still shocking news to me.
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  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    Sweet Jane was the song that got me into them

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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Sad, sad day for music. A legend and icon lost. :(
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  • jasonbouchard88jasonbouchard88 Posts: 369
    Sad news indeed. I'm actually currently listening to Lulu, the collaboration album he did with Metallica in 2011. Not surprisingly, it was badly received by fans and critics. I'm listening to it for the first time and strangely enough, I actually like it. May he rest in peace.
  • curlygirly9curlygirly9 Posts: 1,872
    I can't even believe this. I'm so sad. Goodbye Lou.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,068
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(
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  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    brianlux wrote:
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(

    Yeah, this one is weighing on me, too. When they're no words, perhaps we should listen. Time to spin some music.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,068
    Hobbes wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    Oh fuck, this is very heavy. I don't know what to say right now. :(

    Yeah, this one is weighing on me, too. When they're no words, perhaps we should listen. Time to spin some music.

    Great idea Hobbes. I think I'll put on "The Blue Mask", one of my favorites.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Rest well, sir.
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  • veddertownveddertown Posts: 5,260
    Wow, what a kick in the guts! Was just discussing him with a work colleague a few days ago. We were talking about artists with two separate musical careers which had both been a huge success. Lou was the first one which came to mind. What an absolute legend of a man. Absolutely shocked and gutted. I wonder if Ed will pay tribute with a cover tonight?
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  • curlygirly9curlygirly9 Posts: 1,872
    Pap wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpV_6CN6CVc

    Thank You. I've been avoiding listening to this because I've already listened to Coney Island Baby and cried. I've been watching these and smiling however:)
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  • uninnocent-uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    Sad, sad loss for the world of music. His influence transcended genres and he inspired so many to start bands. RIP, Lou. You will be missed.

    I'm going to give Rock and Roll a good listen, and then maybe some White Light, White Heat.
  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    Also just read that John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer and Fleetwood Mac has cancelled their Australian and New Zealand shows so he can undergo treatment. Not a day of good news in the classic rock world.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,959
    So so sad. :(

    One of my favorite songs ever:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

    Thanks Lou.
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    So sad. Such an influence to so many great artists. I will definitely be spinning some Transformer tonight
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Holy crap! :cry::cry: I'm stunned. What a loss.
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  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,018
    One of my favorites. I think the first artist i listened to to branch out of the grunge alternative style. Him and the Pixies. But Lou was something special. Was able to see him a few years ago on my birthday, maybe not the best concert i ever saw but there was no question Lou knew rock and roll. Always thought The Pixies references to Lou, and Lisa Says, in I've Been Tired was, one of the finest acknowledgements of greatness in rock.

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  • bowerymissionbowerymission Posts: 160
    Lou embodied the NYC of his time: attractive yet somewhat ugly, dangerous, cultured, belligerent, aloof, charming, rough, tantalizing, intelligent--there for you w/all that you needed and may not have wanted, but it all came w/the package...I miss THAT NYC and will miss Lou as well. May his soul rest in peace & then come back and kick some more ass.

    I've been walking around slightly catatonic all afternoon, balling like a baby on and off.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,068
    bowerymission wrote:
    Lou embodied the NYC of his time: attractive yet somewhat ugly, dangerous, cultured, belligerent, aloof, charming, rough, tantalizing, intelligent--there for you w/all that you needed and may not have wanted, but it all came w/the package...I miss THAT NYC and will miss Lou as well. May his soul rest in peace & then come back and kick some more ass.

    I've been walking around slightly catatonic all afternoon, balling like a baby on and off.

    Nicely put. Yeah, started my day in tears and ending my day in tears.

    We'll miss you, Lou.
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    A huge loss.
    R.I.P Lou Reed, a man who introduced adult themes and the darker side of humanity to rock music. In effect being responsible for the paradigm shift from the typical Beatle-esque songs of the day and influencing everything since, from punk, metal, alt-rock, grunge that have dominated rock music since.

    :(

    I am about to embark on a Velvet Underground and Lou Reed solo listening spree this week.
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  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    Lou fucking with the Aussie media, this is gold!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeMIWCxHgQk

    :lol:
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    PJ paid tribute to LR in Baltimore last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcNzU1u2QZc
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  • PearlJamaholicPearlJamaholic Posts: 2,018
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Lou fucking with the Aussie media, this is gold!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeMIWCxHgQk

    :lol:

    Classic. Funny every time i see it.
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,071
    not one of his finer moments :lol:

    Lou_Reed_and_Metallica_-_Lulu.jpg

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z0GkrYAT78

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